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A collection of vintage costume jewellery and accessories presented in a two-tiered cream jewellery box. The assortment includes a silver-tone link bracelet, The group further comprises several statement brooches, notably a large silver-tone butterfly set with clear rhinestones and faceted grey glass stones, a porcelain floral brooch with yellow, pink, and blue blossoms, and a large textured gold-tone maple leaf. Necklaces within the lot include a multi-strand faux-pearl seed bead example with a gold-tone clasp, a silver-tone filigree floral piece, and a large banded grey and white agate style cabochon pendant on a silver-tone chain. A gold-tone torque-style bangle, a hematite style beaded bracelet, and various pairs of textured gold-tone clip-on earrings are also present. The lot is accompanied by a patterned textile scarf featuring an olive green, red, and cream wave design. The rectangular presentation box features a textured cream faux-leather exterior decorated with a gilded leaf border and a red satin style interior lining with a lift-out tray. A decorative gold cartouche is printed on the interior lid, though it contains no legible manufacturer name.
Condition report:
The collection is in good vintage condition overall. The cream jewellery box shows light surface marks and scuffing to the exterior (photo 6) and the red interior lining has minor dust accumulation and light wear (photo 1). Several necklaces are tangled and will require careful separation (photo 1). Stones and faux pearls appear to be present in the primary brooches and multi-strand necklace (photo 1, 4, 5). Minor surface wear and tarnishing is visible on the gold-tone plating of the clip-on earrings and bangle consistent with age and use (photo 3).
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